Whilst reading an article written by Nutritionist Amelia Freer it really spoke to me about how the Lift Lean Lifestyle programme is trying to encourage you to make these forever tweaks, you don’t have to do them perfectly all the time by any means, but that you are armed and you know what to do, you know how to get back on track, when you’ve fallen off for more than you want to. So its not about being perfect at all, its about CONSISTENCY most of the time (not all of the time). Read on…..
“……. the thing that genuinely makes the biggest difference is always the same: consistency.
Showing up for ourselves with consistency is the most powerful tool we have in our lifestyle toolbox. The best way to support our immune system, reduce our risk of future ill-health, improve our energy or achieve any number of other goals is to consistently practice healthy lifestyle habits. These outcomes aren’t achieved by having the odd green smoothie or special powder, but by nourishing our bodies day-in, day-out, sleeping enough, moving regularly, managing stress and taking a proactive role in our health. The programme that is most effective is the one that we can stick to, not for a few weeks here or there, or months, but years.
It’s almost always the littlest things that we do each and every day that unlocks the optimal potential within us. Health and wellbeing are not achieved through grandiose changes that aren’t sustainable for more than a few days or weeks at a time.
As soon as this concept clicks at the deepest level within us (which honestly took quite a while for me), it can feel immensely liberating and empowering. We suddenly understand that there is no need to be ‘perfect’, white-knuckle our way through changes or give up everything we love. We also understand that we don’t have to do it all at once. Instead, we can gradually add new practices and shift old habits one-by-one, until we find a way of life that works well for us at this moment in time. And enjoy ourselves along the way.
As I always say, perfection is impossible, but consistency is powerful. I think consistency is the only ‘magic formula’ that really works.”